Fishing is a recently invented tour on the Island.  This activity provides an unforgettable adventure and education, where you learn more about the island’s eco-system and marine reserves.  There are precautions to be taken, however, as the fishing locations are still being developed in facilities and conveniences.  Socotra is known as an ideal place for fishing due to its location in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. Fishing exports comes to fish in many parts of the Socotra Islands seeking for the famous big GTs fish. If you are looking for a fascinating fishing experience, then plan your holiday to Socotra Island.

Trips can be prearranged to join the local fishermen and familiarize with their traditions and equipment they use like fishing nets. This prime location is known for an excellent climate on the months of October and November or March up to the end of April, with breathtaking sceneries and big-game fish like Tuna, King Fish, Barracuda, Sail Fish, etc…

Socotra,Yemen, March, 21,2014. Socotri fisherman with a catch on the evening fishing

Hadiboh town on Socotra island, Yemen – February 14, 2016: Local market in the main town Hadiboh on the Socotra island

Hadiboh town on Socotra island, Yemen – February 14, 2016: Daiy local market – selling goat meat which is the most popular on the island.

You will feel the beauty of nature and mixed with the real adventure as the waters surrounding the island of Socotra rapidly drop to depths beyond 1,000 m, excellent fishing grounds can be found already within 30 minutes after leaving the harbor.

Newcomers to this activity will receive the necessary information as to how and when they will get with the fishermen. Feel free to contact us for more information on this seasonal tour.